Wednesday, March 12, 2025

TRACES OF TIME . . . MARCH 10-16, 2025 - x2

TRACES OF TIME . . .

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March 10-16, 2025

"Time moves slowly, but passes quickly. Time – Past – Present - Future -- Top 15 Past, Present, & Future Quotes of all time by Matshona Dhliwayo:
3 10. Time crawls when you are bored; walks when you are occupied; runs when you are busy; but flies when you are having fun.
On this blog I share with family and friends my daily thoughts, doings, what interests me, and--at times--tributes to my eternal sweetheart, Walt, who graduated to heaven on 8-21-2020. Walt was also a carpenter at heart--like his carpenter father, Ray Petersen.
Walt called himself "The last of the old-time country doctors."He delivered about 4,000 babies, among fixing broken hips, other surgeries, and even made house calls.As Janie said in his obituary:"He healed many hearts, heads, hands, and everything in-between."
In the 1950s you had to be 20 to serve a mission. This is Walt in August 1954, on the day he was set apart in Salt Lake City
to be a missionary.

Dedicated to our seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen...
...their spouses--Julie, John, Jennifer, Jerry--our 39 grandchildren--8 spouses of G-C, and 8 great-grandchildren, including Ingrid Ray born December 4, 2024--for a posterity of 71.
Week of

MARCH 10-16, 2025

MONDAY,MARCH 10, 2025

Family is Everything….
Sunrise: 7:47 a.m.

Sunset: 7:30 p.m.

Julie Black called to see how I was.
I told her I'd send her a photo of the orchid they gave me for Valentine's Day 2023.
It's bloomed each year...

My new Rx card came from Humana.
Max is getting more grey all the time.

TUESDAY,MARCH 11, 2025

Family is Everything….
Institute

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Julie posted on fb:
National 2025...

Once a year...
This morning Julie was getting
the snacks ready...
Nationals...**

Top 20 Derek Hough Performances on Dancing with the Stars

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025

Family is Everything…
Lunch Bunch was at the new
Firehouse Subs in Saratoga Springs

LANE CAME TO CHECK MY LEGS...
THE SWELLING IS GOING DOWN...

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Movie night with Gary... "A Tale of Two Cities"
1935, 1958, 1980 versions of the movie: Starting with the 1935 version.
"A Tale of Two Cities is a 1935 film based upon Charles Dickens' 1859 historical novel, A Tale of Two Cities, set in London and Paris. The film stars Ronald Colman as Sydney Carton and Elizabeth Allan as Lucie Manette."

Beginning...
The film opens with a portion of the famous introduction to the novel: “ It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us... In short, it was a period very like the present...”
Ending...
“"While awaiting execution, a condemned, innocent seamstress (Isabel Jewell) who was sentenced at the same time as Darnay, notices Carton has assumed his identity. She draws comfort from his bravery and sacrifice as they ride together to the guillotine. As Carton stands at the foot of the guillotine, drums roll and then fade away as the camera rises up past the guillotine to the city and the sky above. His voice is heard saying, "It's a far, far better thing I do than I have ever done. It's a far, far better rest I go to than I have ever known."
We are going to watch the 1958 version next week, March 19, then the 1960 version on March 26.
In April we are going to watch "The Princess Bride" from 1987 which our Family Book Club is listening to the book "As You Wish" which is the book chosen by Steve or March.
I so enjoy Gary coming to movie
night on Wednesdays...
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Movie night catch-up:
Wednesday JANUARY 15, 2025
movie night will
be The Classics...
Of Human Bondage
Version 2 - 1946 We could
not find this version so
we watched the
1964 one:
as The Classics... {18}
Of Human Bondage - 1
Version 3 - 1964
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Next week Jan. 22 will
be Classics {19}
"That's Entertainment" #1
MGM
January 29 will be
Classics {20}
"That's Entertainment" #2
MGM
February 5 GARY GOT SICK FOR
"That's Entertainment" #3
MGM
February 12 will be---GARY WAS STILL SICK
SO FEB 19 WAS
Classics {21}
"The Yearling" with
Gregory Peck and Jane Wyman
WED, MAR 12 WAS
Classics {22}
"A Tale of Two Cities" 1935 film
Wed, Mar 19 will be
Classics {22}
"A Tale of Two Cities" 1958 film
Wed, Mar 26 will be
Classics {22}
"A Tale of Two Cities" 1980 film
Wed, Apr 2 will be
Classics {22}
"A Princess Bride**" 1987 film

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Walt was of this same high caliber:
"I knew that he loved me & that he would always be good to me. But I also knew that I would never come first with him & that was OK. I knew he was going to devote his life to The Lord & I couldn't think of anyone I'd rather have him devoted to."
Quote by Sister Hinckley

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THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2025
Family is Everything…**

                Stormy Thursday...



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FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2025**

Family is Everything…

Happy Friday...

Janie, thanks for bringing

lunch to me today.

Meanwhile...these three

brothers had lunch together

at JCW'S after

David did surgery in Lehi...

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"May God bless all of you, and I do bless all of you with the rights to the priesthood. But I especially bless the women. When God finished the work of creation and had gone through every step—from the darkness and the light, and the water, and the lamb, and the beasts, and the fowls of the air—and He had Adam ready to serve, He still was not complete.

The great final, culminating, crowning work of God’s creation was a woman. And I am eternally grateful for all of you, and for especially my wife. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.” --President @jeffreyrholland | Family Discovery Day | Roots Tech 2025

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SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025

Family is Everything…

Early supper with Gary, Steve, and Janie at

Village Inn in South Provo,

aka East Bay Provo...

I had pie first since I didn't get any

yesterday on Pi Day...

Their chicken fried steak was delicious!

So delightful to be together.

Last day of the National Ballroom Competitions in Provo...

Michael and Darby Jo were wonderful!

SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025


Family is Everything…

"Jesus Christ, He, the Son of God, who by His matchless and eternal power overcame death. He is the Redeemer of the world. He gave His life for each of us. He took it up again and became the firstfruits of them that slept. He, as King of Kings, stands triumphant above all other kings. He, as the Omnipotent One, stands above all rulers. He is our comfort, our only true comfort, when the dark shroud of earthly night closes about us as the spirit departs the human form. He is our King, our Lord, our Master, the living Christ, who stands on the right hand of His Father. He lives! He lives, resplendent and wonderful, the living Son of the living God."                                               President Hinckley -- 1 Timothy 6:15:  "Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords".                                                                                      Revelation 17:14"These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful".                                                                                                          Revelation 19:16: -- "And he hath on his vesture and on

his thigh a name written,

KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS".

Steve took family to breakfast today...

Saratoga Springs 3rd Ward

12:00 Noon-2:00 p.m...

Sacrament Meeting

Curtis Allen was presiding

and conducting today for

Bishop Cheney who is

out of town with his family.

Dayna Blackburn spoke on Service

from Elder Cook's 2016 Conference talk.

23 sang in the choir today...

12 sisters:

Sharon, Stephanie, Alissa,

Cynthia, Sarah, Serena,

Laura, Dayna, Heidi,

tall gal, Nadine, Samantha.

11 brothers...Andrew, Troy, Steve,

Allen, Sevell, Steve, Bill, Paul,

David, Westin, Ken.

Lisa conducted, Emily on piano,

Dean on the organ.

They sang:

"If I Listen With My Heart"
Song by Sally DeFord ‧ 2018

♪♫♪"If I had been a little child when Jesus lived on earth,
I would have liked to walk with Him and listen to His words,
But as I search the scriptures I can hear His words of peace,
And if I listen with my heart I hear the Savior's voice.
I hear a living prophet speak the things that Christ would say
If He were here upon the earth to talk with me today.
The prophet teaches how to live in righteousness and peace,
And if I listen with my heart I hear the Savior's voice.
I feel the Holy Spirit as He teaches truth and right.
He comforts me in times of need; He testifies of Christ.
He speaks to me in quiet ways that fill my soul with peace,
And if I listen with my heart I hear the Savior's voice."♪♫

Ben Blackburn...

Lily Blackburn called to the

Alabama Birmingham Mission

March 2025-Aug 2026

She spoke on Elder Uchtdorf's

talk "Missionary Work"

Gospel Doctrine class...

Camie is such a great teacher!

"The Rise of the Church --

Sacred Ordinances Help Me

Become Like the Savior"

Voices of the Restoration...
Martin Harris...
Doctrine & Covenants 19

Stephanie shared why
Martin Harris was so important
in the successful beginning of the Church.

He mortaged his farm to pay
for the printing of the
Book of Mormon.
And he lost the farm...

From six members on April 6, 1830
to over 17,000,000 today.

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This is His Church!

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This is His Church!

Thank you, Nelson and Shirlene

for giving me a ride to

and from Church today.

This afternoon...

This photo from 2009
popped up today...

Thank you for a yummy Sunday

Pot Roast dinner, John.

Julie and Maddie were too

tired to wake up to

enjoy it.

Worldwide Relief Society Devotional and Testimony Meeting

Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and the Relief Society General Presidency speak to women on March 16, 2025, in a devotional to commemorate the purpose and founding of the Relief Society.

This evening...

Matt played street hockey

with his little brother, Bridger.

...at sunset 7:36 p.m.

**** I am so thankful for The Plan of Salvation and the Atonement of Jesus Christ that makes this

Great Plan operational.

At the end of this
March 16th,
I pray you have had a restful, peaceful, and spiritual Sabbath Day...
I share these truths as my testimony to you...

Heavenly Father lives and knows us each by name. He loves us and wants us to return to Him and Heavenly Mother when we leave this mortal existence. He loves us just as we are at this very moment.

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Jesus Christ came to earth as The Only Begotten of the Father and fulfilled the Atonement. He is the Redeemer of all.
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I am thankful for the guidance of the Holy Ghost as the third member of the Godhead.
Walt said to me once: "I look forward to thanking the Holy Ghost in person when I get to Heaven. I don't think we give Him enough credit for all He does."

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Joseph Smith was foreordained to be the Prophet of the Restoration. He is the Restorer of all things.
* * *
President Russell M. Nelson is the Living Prophet today for all the world.
“Keep on the covenant path,” “Gather Israel,” “Let God prevail,” “Build bridges of understanding,” “Give thanks,” “Increase your faith in Jesus Christ,” “Take charge of your testimony,” and “Become a peacemaker.”
Russell M. Nelson
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The Bible is "the Word of God as far as it is translated correctly" and is a Testament of the Divinity of Jesus Christ.
* * *
The Book of Mormon is the Word of God and is Another Testament of Jesus Christ. It is the most correct book of any book on earth.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the True Church on the earth today. Because of the restored Priesthood Temple Ordinances families can be sealed for eternity.
"The power which binds us together in righteousness is greater than any force—any force—that might try to separate us. That is the power of covenant theology and the power of priesthood ordinances. That is the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ."
Jeffrey R. Holland -- Ensign, June 1986

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Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Eileen Petersen
March 16, 2025

Next week
Mar 17-23, 2025
Mar 24-30, 2025
Mar 31-April 6, 2025

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TRACES OF TIME . . .
{Last week: Scroll to end and click "Older Posts" at bottom right.}
Mar 24-30, 2025

"Time moves slowly, but passes quickly. Time – Past – Present - Future -- Top 15 Past, Present, & Future Quotes of all time by Matshona Dhliwayo:
3 12. " Time is your acquaintance, life is your friend, death is your enemy, and existence is your soulmate. "
Eileen's note: I don't think "death is our enemy," it is our progression.
On this blog I share with family and friends my daily thoughts, doings, what interests me, and--at times--tributes to my eternal sweetheart, Walt, who graduated to heaven on 8-21-2020.Walt called himself "The last of the old-time country doctors."He delivered about 4,000 babies, among fixing broken hips, other surgeries, and even made house calls.As Janie said in his obituary:"He healed many hearts, heads, hands, and everything in-between."
In the 1950s you had to be 20 to serve a mission. This is Walt in August 1954, on the day he was set apart in Salt Lake City
to be a missionary.

Dedicated to our seven children--Janie, Gary, Steve, David, Julie, Brian, Jen...
...their spouses--Julie, John, Jennifer, Jerry--our 39 grandchildren--8 spouses of G-C, and 8 great-grandchildren, including Ingrid Ray born December 4, 2024--for a posterity of 71.
Week of

MARCH 24-30, 2025

MONDAY,MARCH 24, 2025

Family is Everything….
Sunrise: 7: a.m. Sunset: 7: p.m.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025
Family is Everything…

         Today

Bruce



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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025**

Family is Everything…
Day

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THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025
Family is Everything…

         Day

Happy



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FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2025

Family is Everything…

Happy

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SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025**

Family is Everything…

ts

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025


Family is Everything…

Saratoga Springs Utah Stake

Stake Conference

This afternoon...

**** I am so thankful for The Plan of Salvation and the Atonement of Jesus Christ that makes this

Great Plan operational.

At the end of this
March 30th,
I pray you have had a restful, peaceful, and spiritual Sabbath Day...
I share these truths as   my testimony to you...

Heavenly Father lives and knows us each by name. He loves us and wants us to return to Him and Heavenly Mother when we leave this mortal existence. He loves us just as we are at this very moment.

* *

Jesus Christ came to earth as The Only Begotten of the Father and fulfilled the Atonement. He is the Redeemer of all.

"Jesus Christ, He, the Son of God, who by His matchless and eternal power overcame death. He is the Redeemer of the world. He gave His life for each of us. He took it up again and became the firstfruits of them that slept. He, as King of Kings, stands triumphant above all other kings. He, as the Omnipotent One, stands above all rulers. He is our comfort, our only true comfort, when the dark shroud of earthly night closes about us as the spirit departs the human form. He is our King, our Lord, our Master, the living Christ, who stands on the right hand of His Father. He lives! He lives, resplendent and wonderful, the living Son of the living God."                                               President Hinckley -- 1 Timothy 6:15:  "Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords".                                                                                          Revelation 17:14"These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful".                                                                                                          Revelation 19:16: -- "And he hath on his vesture and on

his thigh a name written,

KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS".

* * *

* * *
I am thankful for the guidance of the Holy Ghost as the third member of the Godhead.
Walt said to me once: "I look forward to thanking the Holy Ghost in person when I get to Heaven. I don't think we give Him enough credit for all He does."

* * * * *
Joseph Smith was foreordained to be the Prophet of the Restoration. He is the Restorer of all things.
* * *
President Russell M. Nelson is the Living Prophet today for all the world.
“Keep on the covenant path,” “Gather Israel,” “Let God prevail,” “Build bridges of understanding,” “Give thanks,” “Increase your faith in Jesus Christ,” “Take charge of your testimony,” and “Become a peacemaker.”
Russell M. Nelson
* * *  * * *
The Bible is "the Word of God as far as it is translated correctly" and is a Testament of the Divinity of Jesus Christ.
* * *
The Book of Mormon is the Word of God and is Another Testament of Jesus Christ. It is the most correct book of any book on earth.
* * *
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the True Church on the earth today. Because of the restored Priesthood Temple Ordinances families can be sealed for eternity.
* * *
Of these truths I testify in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Eileen Petersen
March 30, 2025

Next week

Mar 31-April 6, 2025 General Conference
April 7-13, 2025
April 14-20, 2025 Holy Week - Easter
April 21-27, 2025
April 28-May 4, 2025
MAY 5-11, 2025

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Mar 24-30, 2025

mar 17 11.   The past only dies so the future can live.
mar 24
13.   Life is temporal. Time is fleeting. God is permanent. Eternity is enduring.
14.   A coward may have the legs of a cheetah, but time has the legs of lightning.
15.  Death is a great tyrant; none can overthrow him. Life is a priceless ruby; none can afford it. Eternity is a noble mistress; none can woo her.
The sun does not hurry, yet is always on time. Stars do not hurry, yet are never late. God may not hurry, but never delays. ~Matshona Dhliwayo

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